Topic 3: The Revolutionary Era

Front

Which battle in the American Revolution was considered the major turning point, in which the American colonists began defeating the British in most battles?

Back

Saratoga

Front

Which of the following was a weakness of the Continental (Patriot) Army? Options: had little money, had only a small number of people to serve, had no, little navy, All of the above

Back

All of the above

Front

What were the strengths of the British Army?

Back

Powerful navy, well trained army, a lot of money and resources

Front

After the Battle at Saratoga, who pledged foreign aid to the Americans? Options: Spain, France, Canada, Germany

Back

France

Front

How did the colonist protest against the tea tax?

Back

Dumped tea into Boston harbor

Front

This type of American Colonist was in support of the British parliament.

Back

A loyalist

Front

This type of colonist was ready for rebellion and the fight for independence. Options: British, Loyalist, Patriot, Neutral

Back

Patriot

Front

Why were the colonist taxed so heavily?

Back

Cover the expenses of costly wars

Front

The Road to the American Revolution was paved by colonists dressing up as Native Americans & doing which of these: Rioting in the Streets of Lexington, Setting Atlanta on Fire, Dumping Tea into the Boston Harbor, Blocking British Soldiers in NY Harbor.

Back

Dumping Tea into the Boston Harbor

Front

Who were the Minutemen?

Back

Patriots who were ready to fight at a minutes notice